News from PEFNYS

PEF to State - Hiring Freeze? What Hiring Freeze?

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:12:05 -0000

On Wednesday, December 3, the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will release new research showing that while the state has instituted a freeze on hiring state workers, it has left the door to hiring costly consultants wide open.

PEF Joins Hundreds at "Better Budget" Rally

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:04:25 -0000

Members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) carried signs that read "We're All In This Together," as they listened to speeches from groups concerned about how the state intends to close a growing multi-billion dollar budget gap.

PEF calls on Governor to stop OCFS closures

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:13:28 -0000

The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) is calling on the governor to stop the proposed closures of six state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facilities and the downsizing of other programs that will result in a loss of ...

PEF Nurses Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:00:15 -0000

Nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) picketed out in front of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center this afternoon, demanding the option of weekends off for senior nurses who have dedicated their careers to patie...

PEF Nurses to Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:57:58 -0000

On Tuesday, September 30, nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will hold an informational picket outside Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The gathering will raise awareness to scheduling changes by management t...

PEF Endorses Marc Butler for State Assembly

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:02:10 -0000

The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today announced its endorsement of Marc Butler who is seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly.

PEF Hails Governor Paterson for Signing Bill Restricting Nurse Overtime

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:17:55 -0000

Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today commended Gov. David Paterson for signing legislation that will finally set limits on mandatory overtime for nurses.

PEF, parole officers show support for officer under investigation

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:31:18 -0000

Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and parole officers represented by PEF will be in Syracuse Thursday, August 7, to show their support for a New York state parole officer whose account of how he was injured during the...